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 Is organic growth even possible these days or is M&A the answer. Meet the industry M&A veterans and learn from their experiences on how to identify the proper companies to acquire/merge and how to execute; including how to properly execute an acquisition/merger. John Gamero, FV Advisory Group Bill Goodgion, COO, North America at Scan Global Logistics, TransGlobal LogisticsWatch on our new website!! https://www.madgaineslive.com/live  Sponsored by our favorite TMS SwanLeap who has offered Madtropolis 6 months FREE. Visit here --> https://swanleap.com/madgaines 

LIVE IN LAS VEGAS - The Stupid Sh&t I’ve Done Industry leaders brave MadGaines for the very first in-person episode streaming live from Las Vegas at Lean Solutions Group’s first Master Mind Event & Super Bowl Party! Our brave guests include: Doug Waggoner, CEO of Echo Global LogisticsKevin Nolan, Chief Rhino and Founder of Nolan Transportation Group (NTG)Trent Broberg COO of Truckstop.com, and Justin Hall Industry Veteran and Leader at 8VC, These leaders have agreed to openly share their business mistakes with Madtropolis so that we all can learn from the best. What happens before Vegas...comes to Vegas.  Check out Cassandra's new website designed by Lean Marketing!! https://www.madgaineslive.com/To learn more about Lean's Master Mind Event, click here 

Should trucking insurance be increased to $2M?Are plaintiff attorneys the cause of high insurance premiums or reckless trucking companies?Are insurance companies the cause of high insurance premiums due to claim mismanagement? Would a higher barrier to entry for truckers help the industry or hurt?Cassandra Gaines: Host and former nationwide trucking defense litigator.Joe Fried: The country's most widely recognized plaintiff attorney, litigating trucking cases for injured people and their families across the country.Brendan Dawson: Accident and Safety Expert.

Industry veterans help us unravel the HOS headaches and how we can be better.Sponsors:SwanLeap: https://swanleap.com/madgaines OTR Capital: https://otrcapital.com/madgaines/Guests: Adam Winfield, Innovative Logistics and Trucking ConsultantJoe Pappalardo, Transportation LawyerOOIDA Leaders, Lewie Pugh and Andrew King.

Learn how to find the right job and navigate the dreaded non-compete. Michael Caney, Logistics ExecutiveBrian Redden, Non-Compete AttorneyBrent Orsuga, RecruiterSponsored by: Cassandra's favorite factoring company, OTR Capital: https://otrcapital.com/madgaines/FREE! Get free use of SwanLeap's amazing TMS for 6 months: https://swanleap.com/madgaines

Negotiate with Your Customer The Right WayWe tend to just sign things (rate cons, BOLS, Shipper-Broker Contracts, Carrier Contracts) because we are focused on revenue. Get the skinny on what you should at least be looking for in these contracts so you don’t lose your shirt. This episode is for leaders, sales and ops people who do not have legal training. This episode is not legal advice, it is only for educational purposes. Many risks and legal consequences will not be discussed in this episode. It is always best to hire a lawyer to address your questions, contracts and situations.sponsored by Cassandra's favorite factoring company, OTR Capital! Learn more here-->  https://otrcapital.com/madgaines/Guests:Jason Zalewski, Vice President of Safety & Compliance at Ascent Global Logistics Guy Byars, VP of Transportation at Jones CompaniesJeremy Prince, Shipper - North America at Foundation Building MaterialsLinks: LinkedIn Events: https://www.linkedin.com/events/negotiatewithyourcustomertherig6758176395827924993/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/cassandragaines 

Kylla Lanier, Deputy Director of Truckers Against Trafficking answers difficult questions about why human trafficking should be on everyone's radar. For more information visit TAT's website here. 

Industry veterans share the worst and best practices regarding rate confirmations. Rate Confirmations are very important documents issued by a broker/shipper that establishes the working terms (including pricing) of a spot shipment.  Guests:Chris Jolly, Freight CoachAdam Wingfield, Trucking ExpertSponsored byOTR Capital: https://otrcapital.com/madgaines/Watch on YouTube and contribute in the comments!  https://www.youtube.com/c/cassandragaines 

This episode is all about compensation, for employees and employers alike. Employees will learn how to determine their worth, how to negotiate compensation, and how to have those difficult conversations when compensation is in dispute. Employers will better understand how to understand the market for compensation, the different types of compensation, and how to appropriately manage compensation. If we have time, Cassandra wants to discuss the new Colorado Equal Pay Act that takes effect in 2021 and imposes widespread requirements related to record-keeping, disclosure, and transparency.Guests:Beth Carroll, Compensation ConsultantMichael Caney, Logistics Executive and Industry VeteranKJ McMasters, Transportation Recruiter and Industry VeteranSponsors:SwanLeap: https://swanleap.com/madgaines   -get 6 months FREE with SwanLeap - click on the link 🏼

Allen Miller is now a quadriplegic due to a truck losing control in icy conditions, the trailer crossed the median and collided with Miller's vehicle, pinning him under the trailer. Miller sued the trucking company, C.H. Robinson the freight broker. Meet his nationally recognized heavy-hitter plaintiff attorney, Michael Leizerman this Friday to hear about his theory of liability against the shipper and broker here.We will also talk about the lawsuit against Coyote Logistics regarding an improperly loaded shipment.Nationally recognized defense attorney Ted L. Perryman will also join us.Sponsors:Lean Staffing Solutions: https://leanstaffing.com/OTR Capital: https://lnkd.in/dDfEgCYSwan Leap: https://swanleap.com/Watch on YouTube#trucking #freight #truckingindustry #logistics #madgaines #transportation

Watch on YouTube There are bottom feeders in every industry -even customers need to be screened.Meet experienced industry veterans who will share how they screen their customers to ensure the customer is the right fit for their business.Share your thoughts and tips in the comments as well!Guests:Michael CaneyAdam WingfieldTodd WaldronSponsored By:OTR Capital, Cassandra's preferred factoring companyhttps://otrcapital.com/madgaines/

🔥 Shippers- this is your episode!🔥 Hear the journey of a major Supply Chain Executive who instead of having his team managing hundreds of brokers and carriers, he selected 5 partners with contracted pricing, self-monitoring and scalable operations. No take-backs.😱 No spot market. 😌Ron Kane, Supply Chain Consultant, formerly the VP of Operations at Monster, VP of Supply Chain at Stone Brewing and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Pabst.Ryan Daube, Principal at DFK Group, former owner of AFN Logistics (purchased by GlobalTranz in 2018)Watch this Episode on YouTubeSponsored byLean Staffing Solutions:  https://leanstaffing.com/OTR Capital: https://otrcapital.com/madgaines/SwanLeap: https://swanleap.com/madgaines

CEO, Doug Waggoner of Echo Global Logistics to innovation. Watch on YouTubeLet's get his thoughts on the Convoy Inc - MoLo Solutions debate as well (link in the comments if you missed that thriller). 🔥Doug's last episode: https://youtu.be/aiGZdfudUY8Sponsored by our friends at OTR Capital and Tive Inc. Connect with Krenar Komoni & Grace Maher, CAEF on LinkedIn! Check out tive -  https://tive.co/Check out OTR -   https://otrcapital.com/madgaines/

Watch on YouTubePLEASE NOTE: this session does not form an attorney-client relationship or constitute receiving legal advice. Consulting with a lawyer is the best course of action rather than relying only on videos and AMA sessions. Each legal issue can have a different outcome based on the facts of the issue and other applicable laws. This content is for educational purposes only.

Watch on YouTubeOOIDA leaders Mike Matousek and Lewie Pugh discuss their petition to the FMCSA for rate transparency. Trucking expert Adam Wingfield joins the discussion as well.This event is sponsored by:OTR Capital, Cassandra's preferred factoring company. 

Learn ocean shipping basics with Brad Dechter at DHX - Dependable Hawaiian Express, Inc.👇🏼 ADD MADGAINES TO YOUR CALENDAR HERE 👇🏼https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MGc3bGhtOTVlMG1uZG1wbGVjZ2gzM3Y1bTAgY19kaHVma2tmbHBldDdlMGFudXQ2bTVvc2F2Z0Bn&tmsrc=c_dhufkkflpet7e0anut6m5osavg%40group.calendar.google.comWATCH ON YOUTUBE:https://youtu.be/8-hy70osVNY

Dan Price made headlines around the world when he announced to his entire workforce that he planned to raise the minimum wage for everyone to $70,000. He called the move a “moral imperative” to do the best you can for those you’re leading.The response that followed his announcement was overwhelming. Dan’s move spurred hundreds of thousands to voice their support and inspired business owners across the country to employ similar pay increases for their teams.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4PDFdec2Io4For more facts and stories on the $70K minimum wage decision, https://gravitypayments.com/dan-price/#danprice #gravitypayments #gravity #trevornoah #dailyshow #ceo #madgaines #madtropolis #employeeappreciationSHOW LESS

CEO of Convoy Inc Dan Lewis 🔥 challenges the critics 🔥 to a DEBATE. 🥊 In the broker's corner we will have industry native, Andrew Silver CEO of MoLo Solutions. 🥊 In the shipper's corner, we will have #madtropolis's very own sharp tongued #freightgodfather, Ron Kane, CEO of Noisy Supply Chain Consulting.Watch on YouTube - make sure to subscribe!https://lnkd.in/dPubhWV

This episode will make you laugh and inspire you to build your company. Founder of Nolan Transportation, OTR and  Kevin Nolan - check out his linkedin profile!WATCH ON YOUTUBE: (click the reminder button!) https://youtu.be/EhOwmQ0PwrY

The Truth About Factoring. The pros and cons. Insider tips for shippers, carriers, and brokers.Thank you to our special guests:Grace Maher, CAEF OTR CapitalIan Varley, Eagle Business CreditWATCH ON YouTube & Join the conversations!: https://lnkd.in/grbcPE6(LinkedIn can be spotty)MadGaines Live is show for the entire transportation industry, shippers, brokers, carriers, insurers and more!  Cassandra Gaines (aka #madgaines), transportation industry influencer and attorney brings education and content with her friends.PLEASE NOTE THAT: this episode does not form an attorney-client relationship or constitute receiving legal advice. Consulting with a lawyer is the best course of action rather than relying only on the video. Each legal issue can have a different outcome based on the facts of the issue and other applicable laws.All content © 2020 MadGaines By Cassandra Gaines, Gaines Law Group, LLC